Boys’ soccer triumphed 2-1 over Crean Lutheran in the first round of CIF play on Friday, February 16. Despite a stagnant first half, the team utilized its superior ball movement to punish the Irvine Saints’s defense and subsequently advance to the second round of the postseason. After winning a miraculous wildcard match on Wednesday, the […]
Girls’ basketball defeats Chino in dramatic fashion in first round of CIF
Photos by Luke Quezada Staff Photographer and Writer Girls’ basketball performed a miracle on Thursday, February 15th, pulling victory out of the jaws of defeat with an insane 56-53 comeback against Chino. Its triumph is a boost morale and ensures the continuation of the girls’ CIF run. The game began with a troubled start from […]
Girls’ soccer defeats Glendale in first round of CIF
Photos by Helena Fu Staff Photographer To commence a dominant CIF campaign, the girls’ varsity soccer team captured a 2-0 shutout victory over the Glendale Nitros at its first CIF Southern Section Division V match at home on Thursday, February 15. In their most intense game of the season, the Tigers fought tooth and nail […]
Boys’ soccer emerges victorious in exciting wild-card match
Photos by Isaac Marziali Staff Videographer South Pasadena boys’ soccer survived and advanced past the wild-card game in the CIF SS playoffs with a thrilling victory over Valley Christian on the road on Wednesday, February 14. The tough efforts of both teams resulted in a 1-1 tie through the first 80 minutes of regulation. The […]
National Merit breakfast recognizes PSAT scholars
Photos by Richard Gomez Staff Photographer More than a year after taking the PSAT, 22 South Pasadena High School seniors were recognized for their achievements at the annual National Merit breakfast hosted by the Associated Student Body. Students and their families gathered in the high school’s cafeteria for breakfast and a short program early Wednesday […]
SkillsUSA continues steep upward trend heading into state
Images courtesy of Damian Ugalde and Elaine Wang SkillsUSA kicked off its first competition of the 2018 season with its annual Regional Leadership and Skills Conferences on January 27 and February 3. Over 60 SPHS students participated in regionals, with 40 entries in a variety of single and team competitions. This year, the South Pas chapter […]
Girls’ basketball finishes second with a win over Blair
Photos by Thomas Forman Photo Editor The girls’ basketball team finished of their season strong with a 67-27 victory against Blair that brought them to a 7-3 record and a second place finish. At the opening of the game, the Tigers were clearly confident that this matchup with the Vikings would go their way but […]
South Pasadena city council declares opposition to senate bill encouraging higher density housing
Photo by Brandon Yung Online Managing Editor The South Pasadena City Council approved a letter stating their opposition to State Senator Scott Wiener’s controversial Senate Bill 827, which is designed to encourage development of “transit-rich housing” in the face of California’s current housing crisis. If passed, the bill has the potential to reshape land development […]
Boys’ basketball stumbles versus Blair
Photos by Richard Gomez Staff Photographer Boys’ basketball was defeated 77-52 by Blair on Thursday, February 9, unable to overcome the Vikings’ aggressive onslaught. The fast-paced, physical style of play lent itself to Blair’s impressive length and athleticism combination, which was the defining factor in the Vikings’ victory. The loss brings the Tigers’ overall and league […]
Individual players shine at wrestling league finals
Photos by Luke Quezada Staff Photographer The South Pasadena varsity wrestling team competed at the Rio Hondo League finals on Wednesday, February 6 at Monrovia high school. The Tigers secured two league titles in individual competition in addition to four other placers. Junior Seung Ham started out strong for the Tigers, with a pin early […]
Girls’ basketball wins a nail-biter over Temple City
Photos by Brandon Yung Online Managing Editor After its brutal loss to La Cañada last week, the Tigers redeemed themselves against Temple City, claiming a 40-37 victory on February 6. The senior night was a nail-biter of a game, with the lead changing frequently and victory never assured, but the Tigers wound up on top […]
Boys’ soccer moves into third place after defeating Temple City
Photos by Isaac Marziali Staff Videographer South Pasadena boys’ soccer reigned victorious a must-win game Tuesday, February 6, beating Temple City 3-0. The Tigers, who moved into third place in the Rio Hondo League with the win, are one win or tie away from playing in their second straight postseason. South Pas struggled to find […]
Girls’ soccer clinches a Rio Hondo League title with a victory over Temple City
Photos by Helena Fu Staff Photographer To close the season, girls’ varsity soccer snatched a final and well-deserved victory, 1-0, over the Temple City Rams at an away match on Tuesday, February 6. Although messy and unorganized, the Tigers were able to muster a goal in the first half to situate themselves a goal ahead […]
Photos: Winter Formal, informally
Photo Series by Brandon Yung Online Managing Editor South Pasadena High School annual Winter Formal dance is a slew of teenage conventions, vigorously close-quarters dancing, expressive pageantry, and a mixture of flurried feelings. The 2018 dance at Hotel Maya was no exception.
Boys’ soccer ties La Cañada in tough defensive matchup
Photos by Thomas Forman Photography Editor Boys’ soccer secured a 0-0 tie in a high-stakes matchup against the first-place La Canada Spartans on Friday, February 2. With the draw, the Tigers drop back to fourth in the Rio Hondo League, now finding themselves outside a CIF postseason berth. The first half featured a series of […]
Boys’ basketball falls short against La Cañada
Photos by Richard Gomez Staff Photographer Boys’ basketball nearly avenged its midseason loss to La Cañada on Friday, February 2, losing 46-39 despite a fervent comeback. The Spartans’ size advantage coupled with competent shooting abilities proved to be a winning formula early on, but halftime adjustments and crowd support allowed the Tigers to climb their […]